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The legendary Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden on Carinthia’s Lake Woerthersee has been a popular destination for centuries

The legendary Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden on Carinthia’s Lake Woerthersee is a unique retreat in a destination that has been popular for centuries. The former summer palace offers state-of-the-art rooms and suites whose superb design and furnishings underline the Falkensteiner philosophy and commitment to the utmost in personalized service. In addition to stunning views of the gardens and the lake, they boast contemporary amenities such as a touch-panel device that controls all the room's functions from the bedside, as well as LCD television, wireless LAN, refreshment center with complimentary soft drinks, and marble bathrooms with rain showers.

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Best One-Stop Shop

Boutique Gruener

This shop in downtown Klagenfurt offers an international assortment of fashion, including Diane von Furstenberg, Brunello Cuccinelli and Etro. (43-463) 501-770; www.gruener.at.

Best Cultural Secret

Carinthischer Sommer at Stift Ossiach

Carinthian’s most significant classic and avant-garde music offers performances ranging from orchestral and vocal music to recitals and chamber music. (43-4243) 2510-9; www.carinthischersommer.at.

Best Restaurant Classic

Landhaus Kutsche

This cottage-style restaurant has an outstanding view above Velden and serves Austrian cuisine with organic produce from local farmers. (43-4274) 2946; www.landhaus-kutsche.at.

Best Cocktail with a View

Le Cabaret Bar

Le Cabaret is the best place to have a cocktail while enjoying the colorful social scene of a modern cabaret. (43-4274) 51000; www.lecabaret.at.

Three Top Sights

Maria Wörth, Minimundus & Hochosterwitz

The resort town of Maria Wörth is situated on a peninsula on the shore of Lake Wörth and is a favorite wedding spot. Delight in more than 150 miniatures of the world’s most famous buildings at Minimundus. The historic Hochosterwitz castle dates back to around the 9th century and has been well preserved.

Best Family Activity

Monte Lussari

Just 50 minutes by car from Velden, across the border in Italy, Monte Lussari offers a unique view above the mountain peaks of Italy, Austria and Slovenia. Take a hike or a modern cable car to the top.

Museum Must-See

Museum Liaunig

This private museum has a huge collection of contemporary art and is set in an outstanding, award-winning architectural building. (43-4356) 21115; www.musuemliaunig.at.

Best Newcomer

Restaurant Rosé

With its own marina, excellent Mediterranean cuisine and great wines, Rosé is as much a beach club as it is a restaurant. (43-664) 449-6282; www.seerestaurantrose.at.

Best City Secret

Seeschlössl Velden

Have an extraordinary breakfast on the terrace of the Seeschlössl Velden, a romantic historical villa located on Lake Wörth. (43-4274) 28240; www.seeschloessl.at.

Best View

Veldner Kanzel

From this lookout at Göriach, you can take in a panoramic view of Velden, Lake Wörth and the surrounding mountains.